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A group of spider cookies on a wooden board.

Easy Halloween Spider Cookies

Mary
Get creative this Halloween with these delicious and spooky spider-themed cookies. Easy to make, they'll be the perfect addition for children's parties or adult gatherings! Try them today!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Cookie Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 36
Calories 117 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 36 Mini Reese’s peanut butter cups

For decorating

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips melted
  • Candy eyes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat to combine.
  • Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and beat to combine.
  • Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to scoop the dough and roll it into a ball. Roll the ball in the sugar.
  • Place each cookie ball on the lined baking sheet. Lightly press the cookie down with your hand to flatten it, then bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press a peanut butter cup into the top of each cookie.
  • Allow the cookies to cool for five minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  • When the cookies are cooled, place the melted chocolate chips in a piping bag and pipe eight legs on the sides of each peanut butter cup. Use the melted chocolate to attach two eyes to the top of each peanut butter cup.
  • Allow the chocolate to cool and harden before serving.
    Halloween spider cookies with chocolate chips and peanut butter cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g
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